Strategic Tech Risk & Controls Lead

JPMorganChase; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase in Plano, TX seeks a Tech Risk Assurance Lead to identify, analyze and manage technology and cyber risks across systems. You will evaluate controls, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive risk reporting and governance initiatives.

The role requires 5+ years in tech risk, certifications, and strong communication to translate risk into business impact. This position offers on-site work with opportunities to influence enterprise risk posture.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on tech risk assurance concepts and 5+ years applied experience
• Demonstrated experience identifying, assessing, and managing technology and cyber operational risks within a large, complex organization
• Technical proficiency in AI risk governance and data security, securing platforms, applications, and business processes with understanding of AI threats, mitigations, and defense mechanisms
• Strong knowledge of technology control frameworks and risk management methodologies (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT)
• Proven ability to evaluate control effectiveness and translate technical risk findings into clear business impact narratives
• Experience engaging with regulatory requirements and supporting audit or examination activities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex risk topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end technology risk assessments across systems and platforms, identifying risks and driving actionable remediation strategies
• Evaluate the design and operational effectiveness of technology controls, ensuring alignment with internal standards and regulatory requirements
• Partner with cross-functional and cross-product teams to embed consistent risk management practices and foster a culture of shared accountability
• Develop and maintain risk reporting frameworks that provide leadership with clear, data-driven insights into the firm's technology risk posture
• Monitor emerging technology threats and evolving regulatory developments, translating findings into proactive risk mitigation strategies
• Facilitate risk governance activities including risk committee preparation, issue tracking, and escalation management
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen the effectiveness and efficiency of the technology risk and controls program
• Collaborate with audit, compliance, and second-line risk teams to support regulatory examinations and internal reviews

Skills

Tech risk governance

AI risk governance

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Controls evaluation

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Cybersecurity

Data security

Cloud security

Job description

JPMorganChase in Plano, TX seeks a Tech Risk Assurance Lead to identify, analyze and manage technology and cyber risks across systems. You will evaluate controls, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive risk reporting and governance initiatives.

The role requires 5+ years in tech risk, certifications, and strong communication to translate risk into business impact. This position offers on-site work with opportunities to influence enterprise risk posture.